Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Florence, Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in providing quality care for pets. The role involves educating clients, maintaining a safe environment, and assisting in various procedures. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary assistance preferred.
• Knowledge of pet health and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians in pet care.
• Educate clients on pet health and services.
• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas.

Skills

Communication

Client Education

Technical Skills

Job description

The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, advocates for pets, educates clients on all aspects of pet health, and ensures a safe and effective hospital environment.

Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.

Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian's and veterinary technician’s productivity. Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.

Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts.

Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues.

Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.

Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.

Assist with surgery as applicable.

Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.

Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.